Health Issues Caused by Technology
Computing has been responsible for many great medical advances and technology. However, over the years computer usage has drastically increased and is now part of the lives of many. Increased daily usage of computers and similar technology comes with a vast variety of benefits however there are also many downsides to such usages, especially when it comes to your health. Repetitive Strain Injury Excessive usage of computers, smartphones, tablets can easily cause repetitive strain injury. As the name suggests, repetitive strain injury is caused by repeated activity, movement or even positions. One of the most modern causes of RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) is due to using a computer, specifically a mouse and keyboard. Bad desk ergonomics is often the cause of this or atleast an aid for causing these injuries, desk ergonomics refers to the design and set up of your desk and how it can be arranged in the most efficient way in order to minimise injury and harm. RSI caused by computers will